D48.5

Billable

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin

D48.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
C00-D49
Parent
D48
Edition
FY2026

C00-D49 Neoplasms

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What does your skin do? Your skin is your body's largest organ. It covers the entire outside of your body. There are many ways that your skin protects your body and helps keep you healthy. For example, it: Holds body fluids in, which helps prevent you from getting dehydrated Keeps out harmful germs, which helps prevent infections Helps you feel things like heat, cold, and pain Helps control your body temperature…

Read more about Skin Conditions at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of anal margin
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of anal skin
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of perianal skin
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of breast

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of anus NOS (D37.8)
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of genital organs (D39.8, D40.8)
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of vermilion border of lip (D37.0)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code D48.5?
D48.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
Is D48.5 a billable code?
Yes — D48.5 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from D48.5?
Excludes1 (not coded here): neoplasm of uncertain behavior of anus NOS (D37.8); neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of genital organs (D39.8, D40.8); neoplasm of uncertain behavior of vermilion border of lip (D37.0).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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